Have you ever heard of the term orchid child? Derived from the Swedish term ‘orkidbarne,’ the term is used to describe a child who is genetically sensitive. So what is an orchid child? Like an orchid, orchid children under the right conditions bloom to their full potential but require considerable care. You might think it’s …
Looking back, we all feel like we were so much fitter and more physically healthy when we were young, and to an extent this is true. In hindsight it is clear that as kids we were much more active than the new generation and would often partake in challenging activities to aid fitness. Would you …
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When thinking about our childhood days, many of us reminisce about days on the beach, playing at the playground or walking through the grass in a backyard or park barefoot. In these situations, you do not need convincing reasons to let your kids be barefoot! It just comes naturally, and truth be told, barefoot was …
Being a kid can be difficult – they have so much on their plate! Not only are they learning all about the world around them, but they are learning how to interact with it. This can all be very overwhelming, and the last thing anyone needs when they’re trying to learn something is someone not …
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Timeouts are a widely used form of discipline that can be utilized when a child needs to think about their actions. But what to do instead of a timeout when your children show troublesome behavior? Quite often, parents might find that they don’t like giving timeouts, timeouts do not work with their child, or that …
As a parent you will know that every child is unique. They all have individual personality traits and habits that make them different to other children. But how do you describe your child’s personality and the things that make your child special? There are lots of words to choose from to describe your child’s personality …
